NHTSA recall 07E019000 · Equipment
Equipment
Reported Mar 8, 20072,151 vehicles affectedHICKORY SPRINGS MANUFACTURING COMPANY
The defect
Certain hickory springs big easy triple steps manufactured between february 6 and february 23, 2007, installed as original equipment on certain towable recreational vehicles (i.e., trailers). the bottom step pivot arm can bypass the stop edge when pressure IS applied to the bottom step.
The risk
A person could be injured should the step give way while being used to enter or exit the trailer.
The remedy
The rv manufactures will notify owners and repair the steps free of charge. owners should contact their vehicle manufacturer or contact hickory springs at 1-800-643-2102 ext 301.